This paper focuses on the targeting accuracy of NREG in two Indian states, Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Tamil Nadu (TN), based on household data for 2008–09. In order to overcome the difficulties arising from the use of a headcount index and a specific poverty threshold, stochastic dominance tests are used. Madhya Pradesh demonstrated much better targeting than Tamil Nadu in terms of the FGT class o...

BACKGROUND A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the dental caries and periodontal disease status of elderly residing in old age homes of Madhya Pradesh, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was carried out on 599 elderly people residing in old age homes of Madhya Pradesh, India using cluster sampling methodology. The clinical findings were recorded using modified WH...

In India leprosy services, were integrated into the General Health Services (GHS), in a phased manner, in different provinces, from 2001 to 2004. This study reports the findings from a follow-up operational research undertaken in 2006-2007, to assess the level of integration, on predetermined indicators related to: referral services, training of health functionaries, availability of diagnosis, ...

Using composite index method, the present study attempts to construct Human Capital Index (HCI) for Indian states by multiplying contributions of three major components- survival, health, and education. The reveals that Kerala, Goa, Chandigarh occupy top ranks. In contrast, other states, like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh occupied bottom positions. has key policy implications calls a cen...

Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) belongs to the genus Linum of the family Linaceae commonly known as “Alsi” and has 2n = 30 chromosomes. Linseed is one of the important rabi oilseed crops of India, cultivated in light soil under one or two irrigation in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Karnataka, Orissa and Bihar (Pali and Mehta, 2014). Chhattisgarh...

There are substantial disparities across the southern Indian and northern (Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh) states in terms of fundamental economic phenomena, such as per capita net state domestic product, rural and urban poverty rates, and investment flows, with the southern states taking a lead over their northern counterparts. In this paper, we make an attempt to understan...

This report is the result of an exploratory study of married young women and men in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh with regard to their situation and vulnerability to HIV and other adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes. The study was conducted by the Population Council, as part of a larger project entitled Towards Messages that Matter: Understanding and Addressing the HIV and Sexua...

The problem of undernutrition is rampant in many states of India as found by many researchers in past. In so called “BIMARU” states such as Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar have very high rates of undernutrition. Moreover most studies also reveal variable prevalence’s of undernutrition in different states of India ranging from 35% to 60% [41.2% in Dehradun; 2 to 37% in Kerala the rates of u...

BACKGROUND Maternal mortality, which primarily burdens developing countries, reflects the greatest health divide between rich and poor. This is especially pronounced for access to safe abortion services which alone avert 1 of every 10 maternal deaths in India. Primarily due to confidentiality concerns, poor women in India prefer private services which are often offered by untrained providers an...

The tradition of clans is apt to play an important role in the social set-up of any community, a clan being an aggregation of particular families having the same ancestors. However, there are some controversies regarding the origin of clans among the tribal grouping of Madhya Pradesh, a state in Central India. The important tribal communities of Madhya Pradesh are the Gond, Bheel, Kol, Auranb, ...